Time Trial Discussion

[bliprunner]

Wanted to drop a note here as the discussions and comments above really helped me get into the 1:51s at Fuji Speedway (wet). Any advice on how to rotate the car through that first right-hand turn? Coming out of that turn, I'm always a little bit behind the 1:48 / 1:49 ghosts out there on that turn alone and I'm finding that nailing that rotation can help you carry speed into the next straight. I'm on ABS weak and TC-0. Cheers to everyone here; only my second post ever and happy to join the community after lurking for a couple months I figure I'll give it another 10 laps a day max on Fuji depending on how much free time I can nab and then go over to Alsace to work on that one

Well, all the normal boring stuff, make sure you are braking and turning the right amount. Not too late, not too much. A bit of coasting at the apex is usually good.

On top of that you can use the 4WD to force the front tyres to turn more, turn the wheel (or pad) further than usual at the apex and accelerate gently. Then straighten up as you get on the gas. But you want to avoid the slippery normal line, definitely a tricky corner!

Using the same 4WD technique is also useful in other parts of the lap, especially the final sector.

 

[Dan_Tes]

Hi guys! I’m back after a mini break north of the wall; did a few laps at Fuji this morning… it’s quite fun actually although gives its secrets away very quickly and I can’t see me spending a lot of time on this one; I do much prefer this layout of Fuji though and at least it retains most of fan favourite S3 😁

Main focus today was Alsace and trying to keep my world top 100 streak up for 2025; it’s a great challenge this IMO just the right amount of grip and slip! I was so close to getting into the 1:52s; I might give it another go before I go away tomorrow but happy with a good time on the board and top 100 is safe!

 

[Gomario JSP]

Hi guys! I’m back after a mini break north of the wall; did a few laps at Fuji this morning… it’s quite fun actually although gives its secrets away very quickly and I can’t see me spending a lot of time on this one; I do much prefer this layout of Fuji though and at least it retains most of fan favourite S3 😁

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Main focus today was Alsace and trying to keep my world top 100 streak up for 2025; it’s a great challenge this IMO just the right amount of grip and slip! I was so close to getting into the 1:52s; I might give it another go before I go away tomorrow but happy with a good time on the board and top 100 is safe!

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Epic time on Alsace buddy as expected,
For Fuji.....good time!, I would suggest not to try anymore.....this is fine... just for once....... LEAVE IT 🤣🤣🤣

 

[Ian JB]

Hi,


Not been in here for a while. For several reasons really. Mainly due to the horrendous, hideous and horrible F1 car at Monza. That time trial - almost - broke my heart, my love for GT 7, my wheel, my rig, my marriage and my sanity! It sent my blood pressure through the roof and actually made me poorly. Done, gone and forgotten now.... Thankfully!

It would seem that the Forum has lost some members and gained some too. A natural state of most things in life I guess.

To the ones we lost - My very best to you. You will all be missed and whatever you are doing next in life, I hope it brings that which you hope for!
( I know many of you are "lurking" 🫣 )
To the ones we have gained - Welcome to one of the finer and most entertaining "corners" of the internet.

On a slightly more on topic note...

I spent an hour at Fuji, struggling like mad to get a decent time. Then realised that you can change the tyres from Inters to Wets. I still don't have a decent time but it is much easier not to wreck at every corner or kerb.

The Porsche at Alsace is such such good fun. If time and chores allow, I am hoping to shave a little more of a, moderately, respectable time. As long as I beat an {unnamed} individual, I will be more than happy!!! 😬

Very best regards to all here.

Ian.

 

[Lomic]

Bad stint at Alsace. Not driving enough lately to be able to do good things on TTs, I'd need to do at least one stint per day to hope for some improvement. Not really motivated to push more anyway.

Spoiler

 

[DDK-Racing]

So close yet so far...
Really wanted that .54 at Alsace.🥲
After 120km I improved .350s to a 55.001 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

 

[330_D]

Wanted to drop a note here as the discussions and comments above really helped me get into the 1:51s at Fuji Speedway (wet). Any advice on how to rotate the car through that first right-hand turn? Coming out of that turn, I'm always a little bit behind the 1:48 / 1:49 ghosts out there on that turn alone and I'm finding that nailing that rotation can help you carry speed into the next straight. I'm on ABS weak and TC-0. Cheers to everyone here; only my second post ever and happy to join the community after lurking for a couple months I figure I'll give it another 10 laps a day max on Fuji depending on how much free time I can nab and then go over to Alsace to work on that one

Post up a capture of your lap. We can definitely help!

I find really trail braking in and keeping your revs perfectly matched to your wheel speed finds the grip. I also brake in a higher gear and last minute at the apex (for the tricky corners) I shift down and throttle out. Some you can full throttle and some you have to really manage your throttle... First turn depending on how I hit my brake marker, I do shift to second to get the front end to bite. I don't always have to though, and when I get it right in third I'm faster. Barely, but a little...

 

[Carlos Fandango]

Wanted to drop a note here as the discussions and comments above really helped me get into the 1:51s at Fuji Speedway (wet). Any advice on how to rotate the car through that first right-hand turn? Coming out of that turn, I'm always a little bit behind the 1:48 / 1:49 ghosts out there on that turn alone and I'm finding that nailing that rotation can help you carry speed into the next straight. I'm on ABS weak and TC-0. Cheers to everyone here; only my second post ever and happy to join the community after lurking for a couple months I figure I'll give it another 10 laps a day max on Fuji depending on how much free time I can nab and then go over to Alsace to work on that one

I used ABS Default for this one. Assume you're on Wets and not Inters? Into turn 1, hook 1st gear as you start to turn to help rotation, and then back to second to power out